Match report
Breidablik Defeats Shamrock Rovers 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Breidablik
2–1
FT
Shamrock Rovers
Jul 18, 2023
Breidablik held off a strong challenge from Shamrock Rovers to secure a hard-fought victory in the UEFA Champions League. Jón Svanthorsson and Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson found the back of the net for Breidablik, while Garry Burke's penalty late in the game narrowed the gap but could not prevent Shamrock Rovers from falling short.
Key Facts
- • Breidablik 2–1 Shamrock Rovers (UEFA Champions League match on July 18, 2023)
- • Jón Svanthorsson scored the first goal for Breidablik in the 16th minute and assisted Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson's second goal in the 57th minute
- • Garry Burke of Shamrock Rovers scored a penalty kick to make it 2-1 in the 65th minute
- • Breidablik had one yellow card (Vilhjálmur Einarsson) and made multiple substitutions throughout the match
Lineups
Breidablik
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. Einarsson (G)
- 7 H. Gunnlaugsson (M)
- 4 D. Muminović (D)
- 21 V. Margeirsson (M)
- 30 A. Yeoman (M)
- 6 A. Sigurðarson (M)
- 3 O. Sigurjónsson (M)
- 8 V. Einarsson (M)
- 14 J. Svanþórsson (F)
- 10 K. Steindórsson (M)
- 11 G. Eyjólfsson (M)
Substitutes
- 22 Á. Hlynsson
- 25 D. Ingvarsson
- 20 K. Olsen
- 5 A. Aðalsteinsson
- 12 B. Bragason
- 26 Á. Orrason
- 28 O. Stefánsson
- 15 Á. Þorsteinsson
- 19 A. Gunnarsson
- 13 A. Lúðvíksson
- 16 A. Arnarsson
Shamrock Rovers
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 25 L. Pöhls (G)
- 3 S. Hoare (D)
- 4 Pico (D)
- 6 D. Cleary (D)
- 8 R. Finn (M)
- 17 R. Towell (M)
- 16 G. O'Neill (M)
- 19 M. Poom (M)
- 11 S. Kavanagh (M)
- 10 G. Burke (F)
- 20 R. Gaffney (F)
Substitutes
- 7 D. Watts
- 9 A. Greene
- 24 J. Kenny
- 5 L. Grace
- 1 A. Mannus
- 14 S. Power
- 34 C. Noonan
- 39 N. Razi
- 31 K. Cruise
Timeline
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16' Breidablik Goal · Normal GoalJ. Svanthorsson · Assist: O. Sigurjónsson
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57' Breidablik Goal · Normal GoalHöskuldur Gunnlaugsson · Assist: J. Svanthorsson
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65' Shamrock Rovers Goal · PenaltyG. Burke
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70' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 1Off: Markus Poom · On: D. Watts
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70' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Towell · On: A. Greene
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75' Breidablik Card · Yellow CardV. Einarsson
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78' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Burke · On: J. Kenny
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81' Breidablik subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Svanthorsson · On: Á. Hlynsson
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81' Breidablik subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Sigurðarson · On: D. Ingvarsson
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86' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Finn · On: L. Grace
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88' Breidablik subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Steindorsson · On: K. Olsen
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88' Breidablik subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Yeoman · On: A. Aðalsteinsson
Match Stats
| Stat | Breidablik | Shamrock Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Jón Svanthorsson in the 16th minute set Breidablik on a positive path, allowing them to control much of the game's tempo.
- ▸ Shamrock Rovers' penalty kick scored by Garry Burke in the 65th minute created late momentum and put pressure on Breidablik, but they were unable to capitalize further.